True or False? The Old Testament is the "Jewish" part of the Bible and the New Testament is the "Christian" side. Listen in to find out the answer!

Think about it segment | True or False? The Old Testament is the "Jewish" part of the Bible and the New Testament is the "Christian" side. Listen in to find out the answer. Listen through until the end to hear the testimony of a Jewish man who found his Messiah in the pages of the Old Testament!

(Audio belongs to One For Israel Ministries. We do not claim the rights for this Jewish man's testimony. Go to One For Israel Ministries to hear more testimonies of Jewish men and woman finding Yeshua!)

This idea, that the Old Testament is Part 1 (the Jewish side) and the New Testament Part 2 (the Christian side) is an idea handed down to us from certain unbiblical traditions and perspectives that veil or ignore the true origins of our beloved Scriptures. It is also sometimes based on antisemitic teachings that have been passed down from many Pastors and Bible Teachers throughout the centuries.

The New Testament is not a "gentile" book only for Christians. The Bible from Genesis to Revelation is entirely Hebraic. It is entirely Jewish in subject, in language and expression. Highlighting this reality helps Jewish people understand that they do not need to be afraid of reading the New Testament. It is NOT antisemitic.

By the same token, understanding the reality that the Old Testament and New Testament is shaped by the lives and experiences of the people of Israel also helps Christians understand the origins of their faith and how to erase the gap that has been put there by unbiblical perspectives, for the purpose of rubbing out the Jewish centrality of the New Testament because of antisemitism. 

The Gospels for example, (Matthew-John) are addressed to a Jewish audience. They were written by Jews, to Jews about a Jew! Jesus!  Using Jewish history!

In the Old Testament we read about Israel’s history. In the New Testament, we continue reading about Israel's history! The New Testament is Israel’s history continued, in light of the coming of Jesus and it’s impact on the rest of nations of the world!

Let’s not be a stumbling block to Jewish people whom the Lord wants to draw to Himself. Let’s co-labor with Jesus in saving His people. At the same time, let us be experts on the history of our faith so our relationship with Jesus may continue to be enriched and so we may not be found fighting against God or opposing His promises to Israel. 

Listen in to find out more.